State PCS - Bihar (BPSC)

• 11 Mar 2026

Bihar to Establish Third Zoological Park in Gaya

Why in News? 

The Government of Bihar has given in-principle approval for establishing a new zoological park in Gaya district.  

Key Points: 

• New Zoo Project: The proposed zoological park is planned near Jamari on the Gaya–Dobhi road and is expected to strengthen wildlife conservation and tourism infrastructure in the region. 
  • The state government has granted in-principle approval, while final construction will start only after receiving permission from the Central Zoo Authority, which regulates zoos in India.  
• Third Zoo: The Gaya zoo will become Bihar’s third major zoological park, after the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park in Patna and the Rajgir Zoo Safari in Rajgir.  
  • The zoo is expected to boost eco-tourism and nature tourism in the region, particularly due to Gaya’s proximity to major religious destinations such as Bodh Gaya.  
  • It is also likely to generate employment opportunities for local communities.  
• Importance: The project is part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, and environmental awareness. 
  • The proposal was discussed alongside the state’s Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign, which focuses on water conservation, ecological balance, and climate action in Bihar.  
• Significance: The new zoological park will expand Bihar’s wildlife tourism network, promote conservation awareness, and enhance the state’s environmental infrastructure. 

Read More: Central Zoo Authority, Rajgir Zoo Safari, Bodh Gaya, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign 

Balendra Shah Set to Become Nepal’s Youngest Prime Minister

Why in News? 

In a historic shift in Nepal's political landscape, 35-year-old structural engineer and former rapper Balendra Shah (popularly known as Balen) is set to become the youngest Prime Minister of Nepal.

Key Points: 

• Decisive Mandate: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) achieved a landslide victory, securing 125 of the 165 directly elected seats in the House of Representatives. The party is projected to command a two-thirds majority in the 275-member parliament. 
• The "Balen Wave": Shah defeated veteran politician and four-time Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in his traditional stronghold of Jhapa-5 by a margin of nearly 50,000 votes. 
• Historic Firsts: Balendra Shah will be the first Prime Minister from the Madhesi community and the first non-traditional political figure to lead the nation. 
• Catalyst for Change: The election followed intense youth-led protests in late 2025 against corruption, unemployment, and digital censorship. These protests led to the dissolution of the previous government and the installation of an interim administration. 
• Rise of RSP: Founded in 2022, the RSP campaigned on a platform of "Generation Change," focusing on technocratic governance, transparency, and economic revival. 
• Diplomatic Significance: The victory marks a departure from the traditional rotation of power between the Nepali Congress, the CPN-UML, and the Maoists.  
• Core Policy Objectives: Pledges to increase Nepal’s GDP to $100 billion and double the per capita income to $3,000. 
  • Employment: A commitment to create 1.2 million jobs over five years to address the high rate of youth out-migration.